Football Center Cook – High-Volume Sports Catering

Best Impressions Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocky Top Catering partners with UNC to provide exceptional food service throughout the stadium and for student-athletes. This role is based in our Football Center Kitchen inside the UNC stadium, supporting daily production and home game days.

We are seeking dependable cooks with 2+ years of experience in fast-paced environments. The position is part-time with potential full-time hours during August–December and March–June, reporting to the Executive Chef and collaborating with a nutritionist to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a cook or chef in a catering or high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and problem-solve efficiently.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Must have intermediate knife skills.
• Knowledge of current cooking techniques, best practices, and culinary trends.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists accurately, efficiently, and on schedule
• Prepare food according to established recipes and company standards
• Label, stock, and organize ingredients to ensure accessibility and food safety
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen, including dishwashing, sanitation, and trash removal
• Uphold all health, safety, and food-handling standards
• Complete event pack-outs for assigned events, ensuring all menu components are prepared and accounted for
• Properly pack ingredients and menu items to ensure safe transport and quality upon delivery
• Perform on-site cooking, finishing, plating, and garnishing as required
• Manage event timelines from start to finish to ensure proper execution of the client-selected menu
• Assist with load-in and load-out duties as needed
• Review each event menu with the FOH Event Manager prior to service
• Work collaboratively with FOH managers to stay on timeline, accommodate special requests, and adapt as needed
• Take direction professionally and contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment

Skills

Culinary experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knife skills

Culinary techniques

Job description

Rocky Top Catering partners with UNC to provide exceptional food service throughout the stadium and for student-athletes. This role is based in our Football Center Kitchen inside the UNC stadium, supporting daily production and home game days.

We are seeking dependable cooks with 2+ years of experience in fast-paced environments. The position is part-time with potential full-time hours during August–December and March–June, reporting to the Executive Chef and collaborating with a nutritionist to